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Fenix HM65R vs Fenix HM65R-T V2.0

What HM65R does better (1) and where HM65R-T V2.0 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM65R
Fenix · 2019HM65R
7.8Score
1 advantage≈ $90
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Fenix HM65R-T V2.0
Fenix · 2024HM65R-T V2.0
8.5Score
4 advantages≈ $85
Higher score
7.3Brightness & throw7.8
8.1Battery & charging8.6
7.7Build & durability7.6
3.4Light quality5.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM65R better than HM65R-T V2.0?

  1. Weight96 g vs 140 g+46%

Why is HM65R-T V2.0 better than HM65R?

  1. Maximum output1,400 lm vs 1,600 lm+14%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)163 m vs 170 m+4%
  3. Peak beam intensity6,640 cd vs 7,220 cd+9%
  4. Maximum runtime280 h vs 300 h+7%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM65RFenix HM65R≈ $907.8
Light output
Maximum output1,400 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity6,640 cd7,220 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)163 m170 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XM-L2Luminus SST-40
LED makerCreeLuminus
Number of LEDs—2
Colour temperature5,800K6,500K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity—3,400 mAh
Maximum runtime280 h300 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYesYes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Impact resistance (drop)2 m2 m
Body materialMagnesiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height80.5 mm—
Head diameter / width55 mm—
Body diameter / depth40 mm—
Weight96 g140 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SwitchDual switchesDual switches
SOS / beacon—Yes
LockoutYesYes
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